Simon’s Heroes is delighted to have funded a Firefly We Go Mobility Pushchair for six-year-old Dexter Jordan Taylor from Tamworth, helping him and his family enjoy greater freedom, inclusion, and independence in everyday life. Dexter was diagnosed with epilepsy at just 21 months old and later diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome...
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Creating a Safer Future for Wyatt
At Simon’s Heroes, we are proud to support children and families facing extraordinary challenges, and recently we had the privilege of helping eight-year-old Wyatt Allen-Williams from Tamworth. Wyatt has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, severe learning difficulties, and is non-verbal. He stopped speaking at the age of...
Simon’s Heroes Supports Saxon Hill Academy’s Sensory Room Project
Simon’s Heroes is proud to have supported Saxon Hill Academy in Lichfield by funding and helping to transform a spare room into a vibrant new sensory space for their Sleepover Club. Saxon Hill Academy is a specialist school for children aged 2–19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and associated...
Simon’s Heroes supports Liberty Jamboree’s new youth facility in Lichfield
Simon’s Heroes was proud to support fellow local charity Liberty Jamboree as they celebrated the opening of their new youth facility at Mitchell Ellis House in Lichfield this month. Liberty Jamboree provides inclusive support, activities and opportunities for young people of all abilities, helping to create a safe and welcoming...
Simon’s Heroes helps Rainbow Room bloom with outdoor improvements
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has enhanced the outdoor space at the Rainbow Room / Ankermoor Primary, a specialist provision for children with additional needs in the Tamworth area. The charity has provided outdoor storage, play equipment, facias for one of the planters, and an artistic splash of colour to enrich...
Simon’s Heroes Grants Molly’s Wish for an Electric Bike
Simon’s Heroes has stepped in to help local girl Molly, who they first supported several years ago. Now aged 11, Molly lives with cerebral palsy and, more recently, a neuromuscular disease that affects her muscles and nerves. Despite the challenges she faces, Molly continues to show incredible strength and determination....
Charlie’s new storage space: A gift of freedom and independence.
Sixteen-year-old Charlie Blunt from Tamworth, who lives with cerebellar atrophy, now has a secure shed to store his cherished go-kart and trike, thanks to children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. Cerebellar atrophy is a neurological condition caused by the progressive shrinking of the cerebellum due to irreversible tissue loss. Charlie’s symptoms include...
Heroes help create haven for Billy
Sixteen-year-old Billy Green from Tamworth who has a rare genetic condition, now has access to a safe and calming outdoor space, thanks to the generous efforts of fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes. Billy lives with Usher’s Syndrome, which causes hearing loss and progressive vision impairment. He is also autistic and experiences...
Local charity transforms life of 9-year-old Leo with specialist seating system
Leo Deeley, a 9-year-old from Amington, diagnosed with Dias Logan Syndrome, has received a specialist seating system from Simon’s Heroes, designed to enhance his comfort and support within the setting at Two Rivers Primary School. The syndrome caused by mutations or deletions in the BCL11A gene, is a complex condition...